KENDAL

KENDAL Recorded Music Society will be holding a meeting entitled Vocal and Varied, by Stella Standish and Dorothy Standing, at Stricklandgate Methodist Church, on Thursday, February 3, at 7.15pm. For details, call 01539-722697.

KENDAL Midday Concert Club is hosting the Kandinsky Piano Trio at Kendal Town Hall, on Wednesday, February 2, at 1pm. The programme features pieces Haydn and Ravel. For details, call 01539-725768.

KENDAL Model Railway Club is holding its annual exhibition at Kendal Leisure Centre on Saturday, February 5 to 6, from 10am-5pm. The exhibition includes a variety of layouts including a model of the Kirkby Stephen and Ravenstonedale stretch of the Settle to Carlisle railway. There will also be demonstrations and trade stands.

GRANGE Amateur Dramatic Society present A Show to Die For, a murder mystery evening at Kendal Library on Monday, February 7 at 7.30pm. For details, call 01539-773520.

LANCASTER

THE Organist Entertains series of concerts continues on Thursday, February 3 with Ian Pattinson of Lancaster Priory, in concert at Lancaster Town Hall, at 12.30pm.

ULVERSTON

WORD Market: South Cumbria's Writers and Readers Festival begins on Friday, February 4. The festival features events at venues across South Lakeland, including song-writing and script writing workshops, poetry readings and a special Readers Day featuring Booker Prize short listed author, Sarah Hall. For a full programme of events call 07834-150523 or visit www.word-market.co.uk.

BOWNESS

BLACKWELL, The Arts and Crafts House is hosting an exhibition of the work of eleven talented jewellers. On display will be pieces ranging from rings, necklaces and brooches, in a variety of contrasting styles and materials. For details, call 015394-46139.

BARROW

TOP US singer, Curtis Stigers will be performing songs from his new album, You Inspire Me, along with past hits such as You're All That Matters To Me, at Forum 28, on Thursday, February 3, at 8pm. For details, call 01229-820000.

GRANGE-OVER-SANDS

ENJOY a night of jazz music as Grange Jazz present saxophone quartet, Brass Jaw, at Victoria Hall, on Friday, February 4, at 7.30pm. For details, call 015395-34188.

MORECAMBE

THE Dome will be marking the anniversary of the cocklers tragedy with a culturally diverse fund-raising benefit concert, on Friday, February 4, at 7.30pm. Joining Hearts, will feature live music and entertainment and all proceeds will go to those who were affected by the tragedy. For details, call 01524-582803.